Vantage Circle

AUGUST 23, 2024

Employee recognition is a critical component of a thriving workplace, but how can its impact be effectively measured? Utilizing data-driven approaches to track and evaluate recognition programs can provide valuable insights, ensuring that appreciation efforts not only boost morale but also contribute to overall organizational success. This blog explores the key metrics and strategies for measuring employee recognition, turning appreciation into a powerful tool for driving performance and engagem

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McKensey

AUGUST 23, 2024

The economy remains resilient, but data signals a deceleration; China followed earlier moves by the Central Bank of Brazil, and the European Central Bank by easing monetary policy, cutting rates twice in a month.

Banking 137

Banking Finance 137

Spiceworks

AUGUST 23, 2024

US oil giant Halliburton confirmed that its computer systems were hit by a cyberattack affecting operations at its Texas offices. Learn more about the incident and the impact of the outage. The post Oil Giant Halliburton’s Operations Disrupted by Cyber Incident appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Computer Learning Security 132

McKensey

AUGUST 23, 2024

With the economy still in flux, established companies could potentially unlock and sustain growth by building new businesses while simultaneously transforming the core.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 23, 2024

What is the hallmark of a truly successful workplace? In today’s day and age, it’s a feeling that connects an individual in a unique yet powerful way to their organization. It’s a feeling of belonging and purpose. A feeling of being valued for the unique contributions one brings to the table. It's the result of belonging to a living, kicking entity and not merely lifeless, corporate machinery.

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Reporting Catering Equipment Consulting 111

McKensey

AUGUST 23, 2024

Middle managers confront endless administrivia—and in many cases, burnout. Will gen AI threaten their jobs or lessen their burden?

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Mad in America

AUGUST 23, 2024

I magine a campfire built with logs of wood in a pyramid with a tinder underneath it to get it going. You ignite the tinder and blow on it to encourage the flame to rise upward and catch hold of the larger pieces of wood. A log by itself does not catch the flame, but the simmering tinder is always there, burning like an ember ready to expand. Now imagine that happening inside your head.

Healthcare 97

Healthcare Training Interviewing Communication 97

Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

Kelly K. James had been a successful freelance writer for more than two decades. But, as a single mom with two teenage children, a growing health insurance bill, and looming college tuition, the pressures of freelancing’s ebb-and-flow income patterns were stressful. James, on a whim, decided to apply for a full-time job. James landed the job and has remained part of the W2-form-receiving crowd ever since, even writing a memoir about the experience, entitled The Book that (Almost) Got Me Fired: H

Onboarding 94

Onboarding Multitasking Insurance Problem-Solving 94

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 23, 2024

ATDESIGNOFFICE advocates that innovative enterprises shall provide employees with more open and diverse communal spaces, as well as value the impact of connection with nature on work efficiency and satisfaction. Linktel Technologies is a leading company in R&D and production of optical modules. The 5-levels building is a huge box measuring 118 meters long and 38 meters wide.

Technology 94

Technology Flexibility Flexibility Prioritization 94

Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

In an era marked by the speed of innovation and transformation, the staggering reality is that progress toward gender parity continues to be slow and uneven around the globe. Gender parity occurs when people of all gender identities are able to proportionately participate in society—including in our corporate boardrooms. Throughout our careers, we’ve witnessed the dawn of a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at improving gender parity in the business world and have personally benefited f

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Leadership Promotion Technology Government 93

Spiceworks

AUGUST 23, 2024

Microsoft is rolling out its Windows Recall feature to Insiders with Copilot+ PCs after canceling the launch in May over security and privacy concerns. Learn more about the development and the changes made to the tool. The post Microsoft’s Revamped Recall AI Feature To Roll out for Beta Testing appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Security 88

Security Learning 88

Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

Leaders often preach about the importance of building a healthy company culture. Understandably, companies have historically mainly been primarily in building cultures that define and promote their corporation’s values, norms, and beliefs. But while workplace culture is important, it does not ensure that the diverse needs of its members are taken into account.

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Consulting Promotion Reporting Planning 90

Spiceworks

AUGUST 23, 2024

Google has struck a deal with Californian lawmakers to fund the local newsrooms over the next 5 years. Learn more about the reason for and reactions to this deal. The post Google To Pay About $250 Million To Support Local Journalism In California appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Learning Software 88

Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

While each career path has its unique hard skills and expectations, recruiters and employers alike rank certain soft skills at the top of their list during hiring. One soft skill that transcends industries and roles is a person’s people skills. People skills are the glue that holds professional relationships together. They help professionals communicate effectively, build trust, and collaborate smoothly with colleagues, clients, and superiors.

Delegation 90

Delegation Coaching Problem-Solving Consulting 90

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 23, 2024

Runway East, the UK’s fastest-growing co-working space provider, has successfully completed its ninth project in collaboration with Interaction. The latest Runway East venture is in central London, just minutes from Tottenham Court Road. As is always the case with Runway East projects, the result is a quirky and colourful coworking space filled with personality.

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Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

I’m a VC and a common question I get from early stage founders is how to set up a board. Should it include all of the founders? How large should it be at each round? And in particular: Who should be the first investor to join? Choosing the right first investor board member is crucial for the long-term success of your startup. In the frothy zero-interest-rate days of 2020/2021, startup capital flowed freely.

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Problem-Solving Construction Decision Making Controlling 85

Wellness 360

AUGUST 23, 2024

Due to COVID-19, remote work has become a popular flexible work arrangement. However, it’s essential to make it a bit more fun, engaging, and enjoyable for employees while maintaining productivity. In this situation, organizations can implement virtual or online events to boost employee engagement and morale and enhance overall productivity. These events help build bonds […] The post Top 20 Exciting Virtual Event Ideas for Employees 2024 appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.

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Flexibility Flexibility 75

Work Life

AUGUST 23, 2024

Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region by focusing on justice and education, racial equity, and policing reform. The Missouri nonprofit was founded in 2015 to enact the societal changes outlined in the Ferguson Commission report to address the issues that contributed to the police shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. and the riots that followed in Ferguson, Missouri.

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Office Snapshots

AUGUST 23, 2024

Situated in the Hajaj Towers along the Ayalon Freeway, the Crescendo offices presents an interesting blend of minimalism and spatial efficiency. Overlooking the Tel Aviv skyline, the design balances employee workstations with generous open spaces, creating a dynamic and productive environment. Every detail of the Crescendo office is thoughtfully curated, from the precise application of color to the harmonious mix of furniture pieces.

Finance 73

Finance Technology 73

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 23, 2024

… unless of course you are one of the lucky ones still away or just about to go. In this issue of Works Magazine: incisive commentary from our experts; a round up of new projects, products and company news; case studies from Zurich and London; a preview of Material Matters; a look at the emerging issue of salutogenic design; Bronte Turner of HLW takes us to her happy place; a report on the recent round table from Umbrella Furniture; a chat with the guys behind the Workspace Design Show; t

Office Chairs 69

Office Chairs Promotion Reporting Learning 69

C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 23, 2024

A personal assistant to high-net-worth individuals is an invaluable resource. These highly skilled professionals are experts in multi-tasking, with organizational, technical, and communication skills. They are also highly disciplined, discreet, honest, and trustworthy, as they often handle sensitive information. A high-net-worth individual (HNWI) is someone with considerable assets.

Correspondence 52

Correspondence Travel Arrangements Delegation Networking 52

Great Place to Work

AUGUST 23, 2024

The plant-based meat producer revamped its culture, driving eye-popping increases on its annual Great Place To Work survey. How can leaders rebuild trust with employees following major changes to the organization? That was the challenge facing plant-based meat producer Tofurky after being acquired by Morinaga Nutritional Foods in February of 2023. The acquisition came as the entire plant-based meats industry was consolidating , and employees were uncertain about their future.

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Manufacturing Supplies Communication Food 111